Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpes virus 3 (HHV-3), one of the eight herpes viruses known to affect humans.

Characterized by

Fever

Raw, open, itchy sores

3History

Giovanni Filipo an Italian scientist first described the symptoms of Chicken Pox

An English physician described a mild case of Small Pox as Chicken Pox in the 1600s

William Heberden was the fist physician to demonstrate that Chicken Pox was different than Small Pox

4Name Origin

The skin appeared to be picked by chickens

Resembles the seeds of Chick Peas

Most common explanation is that its not that dangerous so its a chicken version of Pox.

Pox is another word for a curse, which is what it was believed to be in medieval times.

5Prevention

Vaccination(Varicella)

Orfor the extremely paranoid

Quarantine

Kill everyone around you

6Transmission

Persons to person contact or sneezing/coughing

Kids around 6 or 7 will usually spread it between each other.

7Treatment

Acyclovir

Tylenol

In medieval times and still today, oatmeal baths are used to relieve itching.

8Worst Victims

Adults

Infants

Teenagers

People with weak

immune systems

9Preventive Treatment after Exposure

Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin (VZIG)

Only offers temporary protection

Recommended for

Newborns whose mothers have chickenpox 5 days prior to 2 days after delivery

Children with leukemia or lymphoma who have not been vaccinated

Persons with cellular immunodeficiencies or other immune problems

Persons receiving drugs, including steroids, that suppress the immune system

Pregnant women

10Complications

Bacterial Infections

Viral Pneumonia

Bleeding Problems

Infection of the brain

11Deaths from Chicken Pox

Before there was a vaccine, about 100 people died of Chicken Pox every year in America

Most of those deaths occurred in people that didnt have an illness that put them at higher risk

Deaths still occur in healthy children and adults

12To vaccine or not to vaccine?Pro Side

Saves lives

Saves

Kids dont miss school

85 percent affective in preventing disease

Less likely to develop Shingles

If someone does get Chicken Pox after vaccination, it usually is a lot less worse than a typical case resulting in a few skin lesions, little to no fever and lasting fewer days

13To vaccine or not to vaccine?Con Side

Vaccine is new. Dont know about long term side affects yet

Chicken Pox is usually pretty harmless. No use in vaccinating

The vaccine is only expected to be effective for 20 years. Those who were vaccinated will need a booster shot. Between the time the original shot wears off and the booster shot, those who were vaccinated can now develop Chicken Pox later in life when its more dangerous

14People who should not be vaccinated

If you had a serious allergic reaction to Chicken Pox vaccine

You have a moderate to serious illness

Youre pregnant

Unable to fight off serious infection

People that have been vaccinated for Chicken Pox can still get Shingles, but they are less likely than someone that hasnt been vaccinated to get it

15Shingles(Herpes Zoster)

Is caused by the chickenpoxvirus that remains in the nerve roots of all persons who had chickenpox and can come out in your body again years later to cause illness.

More common after age 50 and the increases risk with age.

Shingles is contagious.

16Shingles(cont.)

If you come in contact with someone with Shingles and you havent had Chicken Pox yet, you will get Chicken Pox and not Shingles

There is no vaccine for Shingles. There is work being done to create one. It is expected to take about 5 years

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